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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T979 RDUMOT history

T979 RDU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,836 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 RDU was last recorded at 69,836 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,642 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,194 miles
Average per year
1,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,836 miles
  • 2025 – 63,642 miles
  • 2024 – 59,590 miles
  • 2023 – 55,664 miles
  • 2022 – 52,530 miles
  • 2021 – 47,968 miles
  • 2020 – 47,915 miles
  • 2017 – 46,696 miles
  • 2016 – 45,115 miles
  • 2015 – 43,482 miles
  • 2014 – 42,139 miles
  • 2013 – 40,680 miles
  • 2012 – 39,111 miles
  • 2011 – 37,488 miles
  • 2010 – 35,926 miles
  • 2009 – 34,310 miles
  • 2008 – 32,631 miles
  • 2007 – 30,814 miles
  • 2006 – 28,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear End of sill slightly corroded but not holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and of/s rear under shock absorbers (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,836 miles (+6,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    719378014170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear End of sill slightly corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and of/s rear under shock absorbers (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass63,642 miles (+4,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    782565669970
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,590 miles (+3,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    809932851335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    113001146236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail55,664 miles (+3,134)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    357034264543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass52,530 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    690685281281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    198208753102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail47,968 miles (+53)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    613777415539
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,915 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,915 miles
    Test number
    837371995868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,696 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    272014596815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass45,115 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    507641219887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,482 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    427633365070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,139 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    905836974049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,680 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    127207373446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,111 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    196069972029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,097 miles (+1,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    138154572082
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass37,488 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    268055371029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,926 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    741816370038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,310 miles
    Test number
    243186179003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,310 miles (+1,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,310 miles
    Test number
    900846679009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass32,631 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    903088878016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    511689777085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,814 miles (+2,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    354329277053
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass28,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,795 miles
    Test number
    734719876077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 RDU

Does T979 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 RDU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T979 RDU?
The MOT on T979 RDU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 RDU done?
T979 RDU was recorded at 69,836 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,998 miles a year.
Has T979 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 RDU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T979 RDU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T979 RDU find?
T979 RDU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear end of sill slightly corroded but not holed; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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